Scaling, commonly known as scaling, and the technical term supragingival scaling, refers to the removal of tartar, plaque and stains on the gums with a scaling instrument and polishing of the tooth surface to delay plaque and tartar redeposition. Plaque and calculus are the main local irritants of periodontal disease, and scaling is the most effective way to remove supragingival plaque and tartar. Scaling should pay attention to the following points: 1, scaling is also called dental cleaning, please go to regular professional hospitals and clinics, the instruments used should be sterilized for one person, healthy adults need to clean their teeth once every six months to a year; 2, cleaning is good for oral health, there are a lot of bacteria in the calculus, is one of the causative factors of periodontal disease, standardized cleaning will not damage your teeth, and will not lead to loose teeth and larger gaps, for patients with a lot of calculus, thick teeth will not be damaged. For patients with a lot of calculus, the thick calculus is like a mound of soil surrounding the root of the tooth, as if it is very “stable”, in fact, there are a lot of bacteria inside, just scaling off the calculus may have a little loosening, which is normal, indicating that your periodontal problems are very serious, after scaling to go to the periodontist for further treatment; 3, before cleaning to your doctor truthful Tell your doctor about your health condition, such as the presence of a pacemaker, history of bleeding disorders, history of bacterial endocarditis, history of diabetes, so that your doctor can take appropriate measures before and after the cleaning to ensure the safety of the cleaning; 4. 5. ultrasonic cleaning can remove calculus on the surface of the teeth, while the smoke pigment needs to be removed by sandblasting; 6. cleaning and sandblasting can not change the color of the teeth themselves, but only to make the teeth cleaner, the original color of the teeth did not change, if the teeth are yellow and want to become white need to be changed by cold light whitening or porcelain crowns, porcelain veneers; 7. standard teeth cleaning and borax must be polished after treatment, because after the cleaning head in the teeth indicate the formation of small polishing can reduce the reattachment of calculus and pigment; 8, after cleaning the teeth may have a slight hot and cold discomfort in the short term, please do not eat too hot and cold food, the doctor may recommend that you brush your teeth with desensitizing toothpaste, or local desensitizer to reduce your pain and discomfort, or can not take any measures to gradually reduce the symptoms to disappear; 9, the correct method of brushing and brushing 9. Proper brushing and frequency can reduce the formation of tartar and contribute to oral health.